Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks injury report: Injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 17, 2026)

The Boston Celtics (25-15) visit the Atlanta Hawks (20-23) on January 17, 2026, at State Farm Arena in a matchup that could affect positioning in the Eastern Conference. Boston enters as a 3.5-point favorite, but injuries on both sides make the outcome less predictable than the standings suggest.Both teams arrive in similar recent form. Boston has gone 6-4 in its last 10 games, while Atlanta is 5-5 over the same span.

Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Injury Report and Roster Challenges (January 17, 2026)

Boston Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum following right Achilles repair, leaving a major scoring gap. Josh Minott is also out with a left ankle sprain, and Payton Pritchard is listed as doubtful due to left ankle soreness. These absences force Boston to lean more heavily on its core rotation.Atlanta Hawks’ injury list is also significant. Dyson Daniels is questionable with a right ankle sprain.

N’Faly Dante remains out with a right knee ACL tear. Kristaps Porzingis will miss the game due to left Achilles tendinitis, removing an important frontcourt option, and Zaccharie Risacher is sidelined with a left knee bone contusion. The Hawks will need to compensate with smaller lineups and increased minutes from their remaining bigs.

Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head History

Boston has controlled the series over the years, holding a 245-151 lead across 396 regular-season games.

This will be the teams’ first meeting of the 2025-26 season, giving Atlanta an early opportunity to test that history and try to change the pattern.

Team Stats Comparison

Boston’s strength remains its defense, allowing far fewer points than Atlanta, which has struggled to slow opponents throughout the season.

Players Who Will Shape tonight's Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Game

Jaylen Brown has stepped into a bigger role, putting up between 26.1 and 29.4 points per game while adding 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

Derrick White has remained a steady presence, contributing 20.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.5 three-pointers per game. Atlanta leans on Jalen Johnson, who averages 21.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 8.5 assists, with Onyeka Okongwu providing 15.8 points and 8.1 rebounds. If Dyson Daniels is available, his playmaking and scoring could help keep the offense organized.